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Neptune Diner serves its final meal in Astoria, Queens
NEW YORK -- The Neptune Diner served its final meal Sunday in Astoria, Queens. The restaurant has been in business for more than 40 years at the corner of Astoria Boulevard and 31st Street.The owners say they were not given a chance to renew their lease, because the property will soon be turned into a residential building. Loyal customers showed up Sunday to say farewell."I've been coming here, my daughter is 17, so 18 years already," said Anna Garcia. "It's nostalgic. I'm meeting up with her and her dad, so we can have our last little lunch here. We've been coming here since...
Local athlete becomes 1st Black woman to win individual fencing medal for USA
A local athlete has made history at the Paris Olympics.Lauren Scruggs, who was born in Queens, won silver and became the first Black woman from the United States to win an individual medal in a women's fencing event.Not only is Scruggs an Olympic medalist, but she is also a student at Harvard University.She says her upbringing and balancing her athletic and academic life have helped her when she competes.The 21-year-old says she wants others to see her win as an opportunity to break barriers."Just growing up in the environment has made me a solid fencer because of those hardships, and...
Queens subway rider stabbed for not giving suspect money: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man is accused of stabbing a woman after she refused to give him money in a Queens subway station Sunday night, police said. Randol Contreras, 24, allegedly stabbed the 23-year-old victim in the chest and abdomen with a knife at the mezzanine level in the Jamaica-Van Wyck subway station at […]
Mets fans are furious at WFAN radio host
Sal Licata only owned himself in an attempt to claim victory over the Atlanta Braves and their fans. In not trying to sound like every other self-deprecating New York Mets fan licking their wounds after losing two straight to the Braves, we won’t solely blame Licata for this weekend’s happenings. But this is a coincidence Read more... The post WFAN’s Sal Licata still hasn’t learned his lesson about the Mets appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Six indicted in alleged Flushing election fraud
Six defendants were charged last week in a 161-count indictment for alleged voter fraud in a Flushing City Council race last year. The six defendants, including the candidate’s daughter, volunteered for Yu-Ching James Pai, who ran unsuccessfully for Flushing’s Council District 20 after winning the Republican primary race, which prosecutors now say was influenced by election fraud.
Mets trade deadline acquisition gets roughed up by the Braves in his debut
Shortly after their game against the Atlanta Braves, the New York Mets acquired veteran reliever Ryne Stanek in a trade with the Seattle Mariners. This was a move that was most certainly needed to add depth to a bullpen that has struggled throughout portions of the 2024 season. The Mets...
James & Main Cited For 'Great Portions, Flavors'
James & Main opened in East Rockaway at 1 Main Street on Friday, July 26. Billed as “the South Shore’s newest classic,” the restaurant and bar describes itself as a place “where the simple pleasures of the past meet the tastes of today." Lining the walls...
Nassau County H.S. Athletics HOF 2024 class announced
The Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame will hold its 2024 induction ceremony Sept. 25 at the Crest Hollow County Club. For more information, tickets and the full list of honorees, go to www.sectionviii.org. The following is a list of honorees local to the Herald coverage area. TOM...
12 people rescued from sinking boat off of Long Island
Greater Long Beach coverage is funded in part by Toast Coffee + Kitchen, now open in Long Beach. Click here to visit the website. Rescue workers on Long Island saved a dozen people from a sinking boat near Point Lookout over the weekend, police said. Nassau County Police’s Marine Bureau...
Gun-Packing Trio Accused of Punching, Choking, and Throwing Bowling Balls at Baldwin Security Guard
The First Squad reports the arrest of three individuals for a Robbery that occurred on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:23 a.m. in Baldwin. According to Detectives, Officers responded to a call at Ultra Lanes, located at 2407 Grand Avenue, for an Assault. Upon arrival, Officers discovered that a security guard of the establishment was the victim of an assault. Further investigation revealed that the defendants: Davian Campbell, 26, of 3615 Bertha Drive, Baldwin, Danny Daniels, 26, 1425 E. 94th Street, Brooklyn and Ariel Sariah Gangadeen, 25, of 668 E 85th Street, Brooklyn were being disruptive and refused to leave, they began punching, kicking, choking, and throwing bowling balls at the victim. They also stole the victim’s phone and fled the scene in a white BMW.
Three Men Busted with Illegal Firearm, Brass Knuckles, Crack Cocaine During Roosevelt Traffic Stop, Cops Say
The First Squad reports the arrest of three individuals for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance that occurred on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 1:55 a.m. in Roosevelt. According to Detectives, Officers initiated a lawful Vehicle Traffic stop in the vicinity of Nassau Road and E. Greenwich Avenue for a grey Dodge Durango that was speeding. Subsequent to a further investigation, an illegal loaded firearm, metal knuckles, and a white powdery substance believed to be crack cocaine were recovered. All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested without incident, defendants: Edward Tyler Johnson, 30, of 10 Sutton Place in Deer Park, Paul Scott, 34, of 13 Waterford Drive in Wyandanch, and Andre Yates, 36, of 16 Park Center Drive in Deer Park.
North Merrick Man Charged After Throwing Explosive Device On Woman's Car
The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in North Merrick. According to the Nassau County Arson/Bomb Squad, James Luca, age 46, of North Merrick, ignited an explosive device and threw it onto the hood of a female victim’s car, located in the driveway of her Sherman Avenue home.
NYC families flock to sign up for Summer Rising. They often don’t show up.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.Since launching Summer Rising in 2021, New York City officials have frequently pointed to the large number of applications as evidence of the program’s success. But attendance numbers tell a very different story.This year, roughly 138,000 elementary and middle school kids applied for 110,000 available seats in the free program spawned during the pandemic. Its combination of academics and camp-like activities aimed to reconnect students to school — and each other — after remote learning. For the first time, summer school was no longer just...
An affordable housing lottery just opened on Staten Island
The idea of finding an affordable apartment in New York City that is pet-friendly and has in-unit laundry is unheard of and often impossible. Now, however, in a new housing lottery from NYC Housing Connect, you can have this, and more. With additional amenities including a gym, rooftop terrace, playground, dog park, covered parking, bike storage, green space, recreation room, electric vehicle charging stations outdoor areas, the lottery for Water’s Edge—the name of the apartment building—is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
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